Hi all!

I am new to this forum as of today. I have my Dr appt on 26th Sept. I have been researching and umming and arrrhhhing for the last 3 years but have made the decision to have the sleeve. I'm thinking about doing the endoscopic sleeve.... does anyone know anyone who has had it done this way?? I'm in the Hunter Valley NSW area. I had a lap band in 2005 but after 3 years had it removed. As most have done, I've tried every diet I could find and fed up with the yoyo so here goes! Sending my best wishes and thoughts to you all

Warm Regards

Rainbow Gypsy

Edited September 8, 20178 yr by Rainbowgypsy

Arrg sorry getting used to posting etc

Edited September 8, 20178 yr by Rainbowgypsy

i have never had or heard of endoscopic but I am sure someone can help. I had my band removed as well. It slipped so bad it was pinching my stomach so an er trip. Anywho, I decided on the sleeve as well

Hi WaywardMama.... the endoscopic sleeve is done via the mouth not through all the little tummy punctures. They do approximately 7 layers of stitches instead of staples but the end result is the same as the normal sleeve. According to what I've researched recovery time is in some people a bit quicker and is mostly a day surgery. I hope it's as good as it sounds?! Ouch a band slippage.... not pleasant at all! Sorry you had to experience that.

Are you pleased with the sleeve surgery so far?

9 minutes ago, Rainbowgypsy said:

Hi WaywardMama.... the endoscopic sleeve is done via the mouth not through all the little tummy punctures. They do approximately 7 layers of stitches instead of staples but the end result is the same as the normal sleeve. According to what I've researched recovery time is in some people a bit quicker and is mostly a day surgery. I hope it's as good as it sounds?! Ouch a band slippage.... not pleasant at all! Sorry you had to experience that.

Are you pleased with the sleeve surgery so far?

Ah, I figured it was thru the mouth so I researched it after I saw it. I hope you get some feedback and I hope whatever way you choose works well for you

thanks, it was horrible and I had it repaired a month after gallbladder surgery. I was so sore for awhile lol. I have not had it yet ... hopefully the end of the month or beginning. sorry for the confusion

Thank you! Sheesh straight after the gall bladder.... not nice! Ok re your sleeve surgery ...and I hope it all goes really well for you and you get the outcome and results you desire ?Good luck

Thank you! You as well